by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Aug 6, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Broadband, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Condo Safety, Connect with Elected Officials, Corporate Transparency Act, Disaster Relief, Fannie Mae, Federal Advocacy, Flooding, Freddie Mac, HAM Radio, Hurricane, infrastructure, Insurance, Public Policies, Wildfire
In September, CAI members from across the country will come together in Washington, D.C., to ensure the voice of the community association housing model is heard where federal policy is made. CAI’s 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit provides a unique opportunity for...
by Marlee Breakstone | Aug 4, 2026 | Advocacy, August Recess, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy, Holidays, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
Did you know that Congress is in session less than half the year? On average, the House of Representatives is in session 147 days each year, while the Senate meets for 165 days. Enshrined in the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, this time is intended for elected...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 13, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Federal Advocacy, ROAD to Housing Act
On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark bipartisan, bicameral housing package championed by Arkansas Rep. French Hill, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, became law. After passing the Senate 85-5 and the House 358-32, the bill...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 7, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Community Associations Institute, Condo Safety, Federal Advocacy
Community Associations Institute is thrilled to announce its support for the reintroduction of H.R. 9569 – Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act by Florida Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Maria Elvira Salazar. The bipartisan legislation modernizes and...
by Elise Busse | Jun 16, 2026 | CAI, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy
After a long and busy legislative session and the clock strikes midnight on the final day, advocates, lawmakers, and lobbyists breathe a sigh of relief. When a legislature adjourns sine die, a Latin phrase meaning “without a day,” it signifies the official end of the...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jun 10, 2026 | Advocacy, Assistance Animals, CAI, Connect with Elected Officials, Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy, FEMA
As communities across the country face the devastating impacts of hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and other natural disasters, CAI continues to lead and support efforts to ensure that homeowners in community associations have access to critical federal...
